This article was originally published at the LensNOLA While I objected to being called a thug and having my upbringing called into question, I never feel good about getting angry.…
Category: Relationships
How to Love Every Day
Learn to better understand and nurture yourself and your relationship. KEY POINTS Aim for an open and honest relationship with yourself and others. In her latest book, Love Every Day, clinical…
Experts Say You Should Have These 14 Things in Common With Your Partner
©Provided by PopSugar When it comes to relationships, having a bit of difference and distance is pretty important, as it lets each individual have a sense of independence, but if…
Are Single People Having More Fun in the Bedroom?
by La Keita D. Carter PsyD., LP Surprising facts about sex frequency. KEY POINTS It’s one of the most taboo topics in the world of intimacy: Are you having enough sex?…
The Top 10 Positive Emotions That Make Us Good Humans
by Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. These emotions can drive connection, kindness, and strong relationships. KEY POINTS Much of the psychological research on emotions focuses on what are termed the “universal”…
After the Estrangement: How I Healed Even When Cut Off
by Caroline Leavitt You can love someone even if you don’t want them in your life anymore. Every time the phone rings, something perks inside of me. Every text message…
7 Strategies People Use to End Undesirable Friendships
by Jourdan Travers LCSW Research says ending certain friendships can be hard, but eventually rewarding. KEY POINTS A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences explores the dynamics of undesired friendships and how they…
Why Do People Even Use Social Media?
by Dylan Selterman Ph.D. We all have a basic drive to connect with others. Social media helps us do that. KEY POINTS It seems like social media apps are constantly…
When Compliments at Work Make Women Feel Icky
Should men stop complimenting women on their appearance? In the workplace, no one is really interested in your personal accomplishments, your sexual conquests, or how many marathons you have run on six…
7 Reasons People Regret Divorce
By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. A third to 80 percent of people regret divorcing after unexpected consequences. KEY POINTS According to a study that didn’t include divorces due to intimate partner…